특정한 질병이나 신체적 상태에 취약하게 만들다.
To make someone liable or inclined to a specific physical condition or disease.
예문:
"Certain genetic markers predispose patients to chronic heart conditions."
"A lack of sleep can predispose the body to various infections."
어떤 태도를 갖거나 특정한 방식으로 행동하도록 미리 영향을 주다.
To influence someone in advance to have a particular attitude or to act in a particular way.
예문:
"Her early interest in science predisposed her toward a medical career."
"The media coverage may predispose the jury to reach a guilty verdict."
어떤 일을 미리 조치하거나 사전에 처리하다.
To arrange or settle something beforehand.
예문:
"The committee met early to predispose the agenda for the upcoming conference."
"It is difficult to predispose the outcome of such a complex legal battle."